Lower, Mark A (1860) Patronymica Britannica: a dictionary of the family names of the United Kingdom. London: J.R. Smith. Public Domain.
HEATHCOTE
As described in historical dictionaries
Patronymica Britannica (1860)
HEATHCOTE. The baronets trace to the XVI. century in Derb}shire. The name is local, tliough the place is unlvnowu. — " The heath-cottage," or " The cot on the heath."
Surname type: Location or geographical feature
Origin: English
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: England
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: English